1 - Superlegalization

Makes documents suitable for use in the Czech Republic. To legalize a document, the competent authorities sign and stamp it. Several different steps are needed to complete the process.

What we legalize?

Documents that can be superlegalized include civil status documents, court orders, diplomas and any other document that is issued by Egyptian/Sudanese/Eritrean entities only. We superlegalize ORIGINALS ONLY and we do not accept copies or verified copies.

In case the document contains more than one separate page then it should be all connected together and sealed by Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or legalization stamp and signature should be applied on each separate page.

What steps need to be taken when legalizing documents?

 

Step 1 Competent authorities check

Competent authorities in Egypt checks that the document has been signed by the correct authority. This is usually the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After approval, a stamp or sticker is placed on the document. This shows the Czech authorities that the document has been issued by a competent authorities in Egypt.

Step 2 Get your document translated

Get your document translated from Arabic into Czech language. In case the document is issued in English language and will not be used for visa purpose then there is no need to be translated into Czech language.

Step 3 Make an appointment

Superlegalizations requests are accepted only during following hours in the visa section building: Sunday 9:00 – 11:30 after a prior email request.

To make an APPOINTMENT send an email to the Consular Department of the Embassy: cairo.consulate@mzv.gov.cz  ONLY!    One e-mail - only one applicant.

The email must include information:

1. “Superlegalization” in the subject of the email.
2. Document name.
3. Full Name and Surname of the applicant as shown in passport.

The Embassy will not respond to attempts, which do not follow the above-mentioned procedure.

The applicant will receive an appointment only if the e-mail contains all necessary requirements.

Appointment dates are final and unchangeable. Cancelled appointments cannot be replaced by other applicants. If the applicant cancels the appointment, a new appointment must be arranged via e-mail by the same procedure.

Please remember to bring with you the printout of the appointment confirmation e-mail sent by the Embassy.

Step 4 Before you come

Before you approach the Consular Department, you have to fulfil the following documents:

1. Please fill and print the below attached application.
2. Copy of your passport (In case you do not have passport the request will not be accepted).
3. The document that needs to be superlegalized.
4. Fees.

Step 5 Collect your document

Superlegalizations usually takes one week to be finalized. Example: In case you submitted your request on Sunday, next Sunday from 2pm until 3pm you can collect your document.

Important information:

In case of a request for super legalization of an EG marriage certificate or an EG birth certificate (usually in connection with a marriage or the birth of a child in Egypt), we strongly do not recommend using subsequent translation services from Arabic to Czech, which may be offered to you at local registry offices. These translations suffer from typos or any other inaccuracy and are not accepted for subsequent registration of marriages or births at the Special Register in Brno. We therefore strongly recommend using the translation services of the Ain Shams University in Cairo, more about these translation services here, whose translation will then be verified by the Czech Embassy in Cairo. An alternative can also be the use of court interpreters in the Czech Republic, whose translations do not require further verification.

Arab Republic of Egypt:	Documents issued by the authorities of the Arab Republic of Egypt are considered valid in the Czech Republic after undergoing the legalization process at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Cairo. The types of documents eligible for superlegalization include civil status documents, court orders, diplomas, and any other documents issued by Egyptian entities. Please note that we only accept original documents for superlegalization, and we do not process copies or verified copies. If the document consists of multiple pages, they should be securely connected together and either sealed by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the concerned authorities. Alternatively, a legalization stamp and signature should be applied on each separate page.
Republic of the Sudan:	Documents issued by the authorities of the Republic of the Sudan are recognized as valid in the Czech Republic after undergoing the legalization process at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Cairo. The eligible documents for superlegalization from Sudan include civil status documents, court orders, diplomas, and any other documents issued by Sudanese entities. Please note that we only accept original documents for superlegalization, and copies or verified copies will not be processed. If the document comprises multiple pages, they should be securely connected together and either sealed by the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the concerned authorities. Alternatively, a legalization stamp and signature should be applied to each separate page.
State of Eritrea:	Documents issued by the authorities of the State of Eritrea are considered valid in the Czech Republic after undergoing the legalization process at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Cairo.
Republic of Yemen:	We regret to inform you that the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Cairo does not provide superlegalization services for documents issued by the Republic of Yemen. For more information, please refer to the following link: https://www.mzv.cz/riyadh/en/visas_and_consular_information/legalization_of_documents/index.htm.
Other Countries:	For official documents issued in countries not mentioned above that require superlegalization, we advise you to contact the Czech Embassy in the respective country for guidance on the correct procedure and verification process.